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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Wall Paper removal HELP!!
Our kitchen is U.G.L.Y!! we have horrible chicken wire *design* wallpaper. and the previous owners must have used KILLER glue, becuase that crap is NOT coming off! What can I use short of ripping the walls down, which was one option we had. 
YAY-NOT!
FYI- we've tried scouring the wall- then useing the spray removal stuff, NOTHING, using fabric softener-NOTHING- what other ideas do you DIY/Homeowners have?
TIA
Re: Wall Paper removal HELP!!
The steamer has a "plate" that is about the size of a piece of paper (8x10 maybe?) that you hold up to the wall.. it loosens the paper away from the glue. You also have to "score" the wallpaper first.. They make these little tools: http://www.amazon.com/Zinsser-2966-PaperTiger-Scoring-Wallpaper/dp/B0000DI7WP
You basically make little circles over the wall while holding that thing.. it makes small tears in the paper so the steam can get behind it more easily.. Then hold the steamer plate up to the wall for 10-20 seconds til the paper is soaked and then use a putty knife or wallpaper scraper to scrape the paper off..
This is the steamer we have: http://www.amazon.com/Wagner-Products-282018-1-Gallon-Wallpaper/dp/B0009XEL4O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1302291937&sr=1-1
The good part about the steamer is you don't have to use chemicals to remove the paper which is good with little ones/pets around!
We used a steamer and it worked like a charm on the paper, but not the glue. Victoria, hopefully you'll have better luck!